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Expert: - 5/16/2009


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Hi. Is it ever possible to raise the ceilings in an apartment(in a building)? Thanks

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It is always possible to raise the ceilings in most houses or apartments.
BUT: if it is not your own apartment, then you would have to get permission from a landlord.
THEN: if you have a concrete ceiling, it would be very expensive to do.
AND: if you have a tenant above you then it is nearly impossible.
Any normal wood framed roof or attic over a ceiling can be modified to allow for extra height in the room.

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